MP:  A418.50

 

Updated June 25, 2018

 

Total Accidents:   1
Crossing DOT #:  731971F
TOTAL DAILY TRAINS:   22   (AS OF 2016)

 

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This crossing is located on the NS Memphis District West End.

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Signal #1 Signal #2
Bell: Safetran Type 3 electronic N/A
Base: Safetran Safetran
Light Frames: 8 - 12x20" Safetran 4 - 12x20" Safetran
Gate Lights: 3 - RECO LEDs 3 - NEGs
Gate Mechanism: Safetran 2000s Safetran 2000s
Gate Striping: Diagonal Diagonal

 

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Overviews of the crossing, which got these signals in 2007.
The first signal.

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It has a Safetran base.
A DOT tag.
The gate mechanism is from Safetran.
The emergency information.

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This signal has all Safetran 12x20 inch lights.
The bell is a Safetran Type-3 electronic bell.
These LED gate lights are from RECO.

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The second signal.
Another Safetran base.
A DOT tag.

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Another Safetran gate mechansim.
The emergency information.
This signal has more Safetran 12x20 inch lights.

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This signal uses NEG incandescent gate lights.
The relay case.
Track view looking east towards Garner Lane.
Track view looking west towards Moody Lane near Cherokee, AL.

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A return trip on 3-21-18 catches the crossing in action for an eastbound mixed freight!

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A UP (ex-SP) AC44CW leads the train with a UP Dash-9, an NS Dash-9, and an NS Dash-8 trailing!

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The train passes and the gates begin to rise.

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Pictures 1-24 were taken on 1-26-17.

Pictures 25-44 and the video were taken on 3-21-18.